True Strength

True Strength is a Christian heavy metal band from the United States of America. The line-up of True Strength consists of George Tsalikis (Lead Vocals), Ryan "The Archangel" Darnell (Rhythm Guitar, Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Piano), Takis Koroneos (Lead Guitar), Christopher Lee Faulkenberry-Alfano (Drums) and Carl "Boanerges" Borsick (Keyboards). True Strength is currently signed with Roxx Records out of Hollywood, California.
Having become a born-again Christian in 2007 and swearing off heavy metal as one of the causes of his temptations to sin, Ryan "The Archangel" Darnell did not play guitar for nearly three years. He briefly helped out a former friend with his album in 2011, but that was it. During this time, Darnell started to discover a bunch of new Christian metal bands that he did not know existed which inspired him to pick up his guitar again and play. His friend Chris Clark, whom he had played in previous bands with in the early-2000's began to encourage Darnell to write music and record a Christian metal album with him. For about a year, Darnell would start and then stop writing, fearing a relapse into the heavy metal lifestyle he swore to leave behind. Finally, after prayer and with encouragement from Ryan's wife and his family he decided to write the album that would be known as "The Cross Will Always Prevail" in 2012, which included older material he wrote but never released and new songs.
True Strength's name originates from Psalm 118:14 "The Lord is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation.". Darnell came up with the name and concept while reading a Bible in the hospital awaiting the birth of his firstborn.